Sunday, September 03, 2006
We just want to praise God for the wedding yesterday...already in the first round of chemo we had the invitation to Reg & Ang's wedding posted on the wall of Ramona's room as a motivation for Ramona to get out of the hospital...and after the second round now it was Ramona's goal to be at the wedding and to eat all the wedding food...and honestly...a week ago when she was in emergency and hadn't eaten properly in about 5 days...it seemed unlikely...yesterday....we were at the wedding...Ramona was healthy enough to be candlelighter and to help with other wedding things and she ate alot of food (including the delicious cheesecake my mom made)...wow...in other, but related news Ramona also received some new hair...not only does it look amazing, but it provides a great way to frighten unsuspecting people...all joking around aside...the last week has posed interesting questions for me/us...i think about the blog/everyone praying/our church/myself/cancer/healing etc...and i wonder what is missing...God has chosen not to heal Ramona yet....there are many people praying...do we know how to pray?...i was tempted to ask everyone i knew to fast and pray for 3 days before the big CT Scan that is coming up in 10ish days...but something doesn't seem right...for myself i feel like i don't even have a clue who I'm talking to...i'll just spend three days begging an impersonal force to heal my wife.....the cliche of making my relationship with God #1 is my big question of late...what does that look like?...who is God?...I threw some of these comments at Al Friesen the other night...he told me to show up at church on Sunday because he was speaking on these type of questions...it's time to go change Ramona's dressing and get ready to head to church...for now...earl
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how exciting ramona you got to go to the wedding May God give your body great rest today as it sounds like yesterday was a full fun day. So very glad you got to be there and Earl there are always going to be questions; may you find answers and peace it what you are looking for
Man, comments don't seem to be coming as thick and fast as they used to be. I finally got my internet set up here in Toronto. Ramona, I'm so glad to hear that you were able to make it to the wedding and really enjoy it, too. Wish I could see your new hair. Earl, thanks for your honesty. Remember, if you pursue God to get what you want, ultimately you are saying that what you want is a better thing than God himself. Don't try to stifle your desires, but think about what you want most in the world and know that God himself is that and infinitely more.
Love you both lots. We should chat sometime. Many prayers.
Joanna
hi there
i've been telling my family about you two and they think your both amazing.and they are praying for you as well.
we know it must be hard for both of you and i don't blame you earl for having questions. your only human. and we tend to be hard on our selves as well.
it is awesom ramona , that your were able to go to the wedding. seems like it was a goal for you and it is now accomplished. you must be so so happy to be able to do that.
i wish i could come and see you guys. but it is good that you have ppl like al to confide in and give you so much help.
keep on being an example. sending you angels and praying for you both and for your families as well. lean on God always.even when you feel you can't.
love you lots.
always charley
Ramona, you were such a beautiful part of Reg & Ang's wedding. During prasie and worship while singing "Blessed be Your Name" I couldn't help but let the tears flow as I heard you singing so wholeheartedly behind me. That has only driven me to pray harder for you guys.
Earl, I'm glad that you have questions because that means that you are human. Thanks for being such an awesome husband to Ramona. There are reasons why Ang choked up while saying her vows to Reg. You have done such an amazing job of living out your vows by sticking with Ramona during her time of sickness. Those aren't just words in marriage vows anymore.
We love you guys and are continually lifting you up in our prayers. Ray & LaViss
So, how was church guys? It's so good to know that even when you doubt and are riddled with questions, you run to Godly people and Christian fellowship and God himself. There hasn't been a time in my life when I haven't questioned something! The key is knowing where to go with those questions and the perseverence to keep asking! I think of my children and how they keep asking and asking until they get an answer. There's inspiration in watching them!
Ramona, yay for your new hair! I'm so glad that you could have the blessing of enjoying Reg and Ang's wedding. Keep finding things to strive for!
Earl, like Lavissa said, you are living out those marriage vows of yours...beautifully! Keep standing by her, keep telling her she's beautiful, keep praying even when it feels like no one is listening.
Praying for you everyday!
Jobina
So, how was church guys? It's so good to know that even when you doubt and are riddled with questions, you run to Godly people and Christian fellowship and God himself. There hasn't been a time in my life when I haven't questioned something! The key is knowing where to go with those questions and the perseverence to keep asking! I think of my children and how they keep asking and asking until they get an answer. There's inspiration in watching them!
Ramona, yay for your new hair! I'm so glad that you could have the blessing of enjoying Reg and Ang's wedding. Keep finding things to strive for!
Earl, like Lavissa said, you are living out those marriage vows of yours...beautifully! Keep standing by her, keep telling her she's beautiful, keep praying even when it feels like no one is listening.
Praying for you everyday!
Jobina
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Earl and Ramona,
Great that you got to have some fun and eat some great food at that wedding! It's amazing what a little hair can do, eh Ramona?
Earl, your questions are no different than anyone going through your situation, I think. I know I would be asking the same things. We don't know what God's plan is in this situation - we're not God. Frusterating to be human, isn't it? Don't lose hope, Earl. God will answer - He always does.
We continue to hope and pray for Ramona's healing, but more than that, we are praying for God's will to be done here. I don't know what God wants to come of all this, but I know that He is sovereign and knows what He's doing. I choose to trust Him, I pray that you will continue to trust Him too.
Love to you both,
Michele (Jobina's sister)
Earl and Romana
Just wanted to remind you again that we are praying for you, especially now as you head back to the hospital. We love you and are encouraged by your testimony.
I've found myself asking the same questions that you mentioned. I don't have an answer, except for me, I came to the realization that God is infinitely greater than I or any other god will ever be. I could fling myself in complete abandonment knowing that although I can't understand Him, He is totally faithful and trustworthy.
Strangely, I found that comforting in my grief.
Ramona, by going step by step, you'll make it through another round of chemo. God looks at your faithfulness to Him each day; not at huge leaps of progress you make. (Although I'm sure He celebrates the victories you make.) Someday you'll see the beautiful picture God was painting as you journeyed through the valleys. I believe in you, and know you can make it, (with God).
Auntie Gloria.
Dear Earl and Ramona,
In Sunday School and Christian School and Bible camp we sang the song, "God's not dead, He's alive God's not dead, He's alive' I can feel him in my feet, street, air, hands etc etc.
Maybe we should have sung verse two as well....I can't feel him in my hands, feet, street, air everywhere etc etc. no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,............
E & R God is as with you today as on the good days. Believing that is called faith. All the bloggers and many many more are praying for you to continue strong in the faith.
totally with you,
dad (Tim)
first of all ramona, i am so absolutely stoked that you coudl not only be at the wedding but taht you could enjoy it and be a part of it. and secondly, i've been missing you and all of our inspirational talks. i have. so i guess i'll just hve to come visit ayou, eh? i know you must not be looking forward to another week in the hospital, but know that my heart goes w/ you...
and earl and ramona, i don't have an answer regarding doubts or regarding how we don't see healing yet- i just know what the GOd we serve, who you have both pointed me to again and again this summer, loves us. taht's what i know for sure. he loves us.
hold onto that. and onto each other... and onto those He brings around you...
hey earl and ramona... i know i already commented (there isn't a limit is there?) but i've been checking the blog every so often hoping for news... and i just wnated to, again, let you know that i'm thinking about you constantly.
so i guess you must be back at st. b. by now, huh? i just keep envisioning you there, mona- hoping that this round goes super smoothly and that you'll have renewed... well, renewed everything! that prayer for you (you, know the yellow one) has 5 things that i continually ask God to give you: peace, hope, patience, healing, and joy... there's so much more that he is capable of giving, but i jsut keep asking for those 5 thigns, and i've begun to ask Him to give those to others in my life and to me as well...
i've been missing you and our sleepovers, ramona... i'll update you on all sorts of things next time we chat, ok? my heart is right there, with you... filled to the brim w/ love, hopefully overflowing a lil onto you and earl
always,
dayna
Ramona I'm so glad that you're doing better!! I don't really know what to write except that I'm praying for you's everyday and I hope that you guys continue to make it through this.
Jenn
Hey!
It's me again. Seems God has a way of speaking to me through the interruptions that come my way. For me it was and seems it continues to be a sore/stiff neck. At first I was kind of upset at God for not answering my prayer right away and just relieving me of the pain. But God has been speaking to me through this experience. I've come to believe and have full confidence that God can completley take the pain away at any time. He has the final say on what happens in my life. So if the pain is not instantly gone when I pray, then God must have a better plan in mind here. I've come to realize too, that when I face an obstacle such as this in my life I have one of two options, either I can fight it, or I can give up my agenda and surrender it to God.
My thots and prayers are with you!
Vi Reimer
Hey!
It's me again. Seems God has a way of speaking to me through the interruptions that come my way. For me it was and seems it continues to be a sore/stiff neck. At first I was kind of upset at God for not answering my prayer right away and just relieving me of the pain. But God has been speaking to me through this experience. I've come to believe and have full confidence that God can completley take the pain away at any time. He has the final say on what happens in my life. So if the pain is not instantly gone when I pray, then God must have a better plan in mind here. I've come to realize too, that when I face an obstacle such as this in my life I have one of two options, either I can fight it, or I can give up my agenda and surrender it to God.
My thots and prayers are with you!
Vi Reimer
oops! on me too!:)
I have been thinking about that message on Sunday alot. I know that I seek comfort and "feel good" things way too often. Thank you for being real about your desires and questions. "When I am weak, then I am strong" is developing a deeper and more beautiful meaning.
Dear Ramona + Earl
This morning while praying for you and your familys this saying came to my mind: "God may send a load, but He will never send an overload."
Aunt Nettie and Uncle Frank
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